Peter Gallagher

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Aug 19, 1955

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Peter Killian Gallagher is an American actor. Since 1980, he has played roles in numerous Hollywood films. He is best known for starring as Sandy Cohen in the television drama series The O.C. from 2003 to 2007, recurring roles such as Deputy Chief William Dodds on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Stacey Koons on the Showtime comedy-drama Californication, and Nick on the Netflix series Grace & Frankie. He also played CIA Director of Clandestine Services (DCS) Arthur Campbell on Covert Affairs.

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Movies

Known For

American Beauty

(1999)

The O.C.

(2003)

Mr. Deeds

(2002)

While You Were Sleeping

(1995)

Peter Gallagher Movies

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2024 |
Humane
Humane
2024
R
1h 33m
Horror, Thriller
5.5
In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father's plan to enlist in the government's new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.
asCharles York
2022 |
The Day the Music Died/American Pie
2021 |
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmasas Mitch
2020 |
Palm Springs
Palm Springs
2020
R
1h 30m
Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
7.4
Nyles and Sarah find themselves stuck in a time loop and living the same day over and over again. They are drawn to each other, but certain revelations threaten their budding romance.
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asHoward
2019 |
After
After
2019
PG-13
1h 45m
Drama, Romance
5.3
A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Based on the novel by Anna Todd.
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asChancellor Ken Scott
2018 |
Submission
Submission
2018
R
1h 46m
Drama, Mystery
5.7
A cynical college professor takes a keen interest in a talented young writing student.
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asLen, the agent
2017 |
A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017
R
1h 44m
Comedy
5.6
As their own mothers drop in unexpectedly, our three under-appreciated and over-burdened moms rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas.
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asHank
2017 |
Literally, Right Before Aaronas Orson Schwartzman
2016 |
Hello, My Name Is Doris
Hello, My Name Is Doris
2016
R
1h 30m
Comedy, Drama, Romance
6.6
A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.
asWilly Williams
2012 |
Step Up Revolution
Step Up Revolution
2012
PG-13
1h 39m
Drama, Music, Romance
6.4
Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's real estate development plans.
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asMr. Anderson
2011 |
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to Youas Paul
2010 |
GasHole
2010 |
Sundance Skippy
2010 |
Burlesqueas Vince
2009 |
The War Boysas Slater
2009 |
Adamas Marty Buchwald
2008 |
Center Stage: Turn It Upas Jonathan Reeves
2002 |
Mr. Deedsas Chuck Cedar
2002 |
Mr. Deeds
Mr. Deeds
2002
PG-13
1h 36m
Comedy, Romance
5.8
A sweet-natured small-town guy inherits a controlling stake in a media conglomerate and begins to do business his way.
asChuck Cedar
2001 |
Protectionas Ted
1999 |
House on Haunted Hillas Blackburn
1999 |
American Beauty
American Beauty
1999
R
2h 2m
Drama
8.3
A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
asBuddy Kane
1998 |
Johnny Skidmarksas Johnny Scardino
1997 |
The Man Who Knew Too Littleas James Ritchie
1996 |
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthdayas David Lewis
1996 |
Last Danceas John Hayes
1995 |
Cafe Societyas Jack
1995 |
The Underneathas Michael
1995 |
While You Were Sleepingas Peter
1994 |
Everybody Just Stay Calm
1994 |
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circleas Alan Campbell
1993 |
Mother's Boysas Robert
1993 |
Watch Itas John
1993 |
Maliceas Dennis Riley
1992 |
The Playeras Larry Levy
1991 |
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirezas Matt
1991 |
Late for Dinneras Bob Freeman
1990 |
Milenaas Pollak
1989 |
Sex, Lies, and Videotapeas John
1986 |
My Little Girlas Kai
1985 |
Dreamchildas Jack Dolan
1982 |
Summer Loversas Michael Pappas
1980 |
The Idolmakeras Caesare